Progressive in layout, relaxing in day to day motoring and with an off road capacity: as a wanderer between automotive programs, the Mercedes Benz GLA impressively re-interprets the compact SUV section. It lightfootedly masters all day to day challenges and can also be sturdy enough for off road trips.

The first Mercedes Benz in the fast growing compact SUV section is extremely manoeuvrable around township (size x width xheight 4417 x 1804 x 1494 millimetres), exciting on state and move roads and dynamic and successful in the motorway (Audio Cd figure 0.29). The high quality appointments, grown with much love for depth, along with the flexible inside undoubtedly place the GLA as a streamlined superior SUV.

The GLA is the first Mercedes Benz SUV to be recommended together with the newest-generation long-term all-wheel-drive system 4MATIC, with totally varying torque distribution.

The brand new GLA rounds off the wide-ranging SUV portfolio of Mercedes Benz. At once the GLAClass is the fourth of an overall total of five new streamlined versions from Mercedes Benz. Particularly gratifying is the large conquest speed of the new A Class: around 50 per cent of the purchasers in Europe come from other business names.

"With the streamlined GLA we include a fifth enticing SUV version to the Mercedes Benz version portfolio in this continuously growing section. The GLA impresses primarily using its progressive nature and agile management," claims Dr Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice-President Sales and Marketing Mercedes Benz Automobiles. "So I'm really assured the GLA using its fascinating layout and high regular practicality will fill several new clients with excitement for the Mercedesbenz brand."

As a tranquil day to day partner the Mercedes Benz GLA features an elastic and changeable inside. If needed the back seat backrests may not just be folded down totally, but are also flexible for angle. The ample luggage compartment (42-1 - 836 litres) is nicely-presented and may be loaded without problem because of the reduced loading sill and also the broad tailgate, which opens mechanically as an alternative.

The specially rigid body construction gives a dependable foundation for a vast array of uses.

It emits simply 114 grams CO2 per kilometre (provisional amount).

Design: quality and self assurance

Sexy clarity as a manifestation of contemporary high-end - this was the emphasis for the couturiers, and is the style philosophy of Mercedes Benz. The purpose is to generate clear contours and sleek surfaces that convey high tech while exuding psychological attractiveness as a meta-degree. The sultry clarity is revealed in the central layout values of Custom, Emotion and Progress. These therefore are accentuated otherwise with regards to the version, and would be the guiding star. MercedesBenz produces a bridge between contemporaneity along with the avant garde, between custom and progression. Each version set comes with an assigned job and contains an incredibly particular nature, with regards to the characteristics on which the layout concentrates. And however a Mercedes Benz is obviously recognisable as a Mercedes Benz. Because as well as including new stylistic developments, as well as in the pursuits of maintaining tradition alive, the couturiers lure from a gene pool of styling characteristics typical of the trade name.

"With its outstanding characteristics the GLA embodies our progressive considering and enthrals with its offroad percentages," states Gorden Wagener, Vice-President Layout at Daimler AG. "The definitely defined surfaces carry electricity and serenity, and we've managed to unite just as much psychological attractiveness as you possibly can with as much clarity as required."

As a Sport Utility, the newest Mercedes-Benz GLA unites the layout worths of Custom and Progress, and is the sport utility vehicle of the time to come.

The lower greenhouse, lifted vehicle body and big wheel arches provide great attractiveness to the GLA.

The outstanding and self assured, vertical front end using a central star brings a muscular and outstanding impression to the GLA. Powerdomes construction the bonnet as sporty characteristics, and also the dual-louvre grille accentuates the car's breadth. This iconic Mercedesbenz layout attribute was developed farther using practical fibre optics, and provides the car its characteristic mild touch. The leading fender attributes diamond-design grilles facing the cooling air-intakes. The elective fog lamps are incorporated to the leading fender. A simulated under-ride guard and comparing dark-gray claddings all round emphasise the SUV qualities of the GLA. These claddings offer protection against rock impact and start low down in the front fender.

The side-view of the Mercedes Benz GLA also carries electricity and serenity. Following the style philosophy, the "dropping line" appears in the headlight and goes to the back wheel arch. Jointly the mild-catching contour in the counter and also the curvature -line to the dropping line at aspect sill peak create an interaction of lines that brings the automobile delicate drama and fluid dynamism. Roof trim strips finish the side view at the very top as regular, so that as an elective additional aluminium roof railings in high-shine or polished black are accessible.

In conjunction together with the separated tail lights, this emphasises the breadth of the buttocks. Its contour is both stunning and visually harmonious.

As a Result Of the separated tail lights, the load aperture is gratifyingly broad. The substantial, aerodynamically really successful roof spoiler is just another eye catching characteristic. It adapts the third brake light and shares the construction of the back roof cladding. SUV-unique characteristics like an intensely strong outside load sill guard and also a simulated under-ride guard accessible high-polish black, matt silver or silver- shadow in the region of a corner fender cladding there are several other.

The enforcing and muscle look of the outside is methodically continued to the inside. It has a specially high sensed quality which is attained by the contours, selection and mixtures of high grade substances. The perception is one among perfect detail. The major emphasis on horizontals, the dynamic layout and also the exceptionally appealing layout characteristics are several other high quality traits. The same is true for the fantastic preciseness of opening measurements and joints.
The dash is composed of an upper and lower segment, permitting surface constructions which are distinct in look & feel. Matt and slick 3D geometries (graining) produce an appealing light effect. The three dimensional trim area of advanced membrane, aluminum or wood brings a brand new, modern contact to the inside.

Five spherical air ports are incorporated to the dash. As a special GLA characteristic, bezels are recommended around these ring-shaped ports whose sport utility vehicle- aspect member and appearance hark back to the under-ride guard claddings. The bezels might be galvanised as a choice. The path of the flow of air could be altered by butterfly-formed insets which may be optionally galvanised in silver-darkness.

The big, freestanding screen features a high-shine screen facing in pianoforte-black and also a flush-fitting environment in silver-darkness. This provides the screen a specially high quality appearance. A 3-spoke steering-wheel with 1 2 function keys plus a galvanised chrome clasp is typical gear. On request a musical instrument bunch variation with two tubes can be acquired. In this situation there's a tiny dial instrument in all the big dial instruments. When at-rest the needles were in a 6 o'clock spot. The needle inlays are constantly in silver.

The broad selection of seat upholsteries in materials (e.g. leather, textile, textile/leather) and color mixtures permits plenty of range for individualisation. Sports seats with integral head restraints can be found as an optional additional.

The high-light is sturdy, colour-comparing "moccasin" top-stitching to the outer seat contours.

When the elective Load Compartment bundle is ordered, the backrest of a corner seat unit could be transferred into a steeper spot, the so called freight spot. This enlarges the strain compartment capability by 60 litres, supplying space for bulky things while still letting the back seats to be employed by passengers.

Place right into a galvanised environment, the controls for the elective "electrical seat adjustment with memory" are ordered in the inner door panels in standard Mercedes fashion - an unique characteristic in this section. The inner door panels are also of incredibly high quality. The gentle, matt surfaces go right in the beltline to the do or pocket. In conjunction with all the gear bundles the door armrests possess a high quality chrome trim strip and, as an alternative, ambience light.

Aerodynamics: good-bye to carton-shaped

Together with the Mercedes Benz GLA, however another version show becomes the best choice in its section with regard to aerodynamic efficacy. At 0.66 m 2 the frontal region Cd x A, which decisively influences fuel consumption from over 60 km/h, is similarly a top amount.

The nice air flow features, which are a key contributory element to the car's reduced fuel usage in regular circumstances, result from several aerodynamic optimisation steps. These generally include a lower Apillar measure with appropriate A pillar geometry and aerodynamically optimised outdoor mirror casings. The butt can be streamlined. The steps here contain the aerodynamically formed tail lights and also the roof spoiler lip. Back spoilers in the sides be sure the flow of air breaks off for optimum aerodynamic efficacy.

Extensive under body panelling, added panelling in the center region of the back axle and an aerodynamically optimised back silencer followed with a diffuser enhance the airflow beneath the under body.

Numerous steps are also taken to lessen wind sound in the GLA. Specially stiff window frames reduce shakings, and avoid the flow of air from pulling on the doorways at greater rates. Outside noise has additionally been minimised by the lower Apillar measure and outside mirrors linked to the body by way of a stalk.

The GLA may be driven using a gas consumption of just 4.3 litres/100 kilometers, establishing new requirements in its section. Modern four-cylinder engines with turbo charging and direct-injection, and also an ECO start/stop function as regular, make with this outstanding efficacy. The brand new GLAClass also requires the lead-in its section using its dynamic operation amounts.

The engines are coupled using a six-speed manual transmission or together with the 7G DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission (common for GLA 250, GLA 220 CD I and the 4MATIC versions), which combines comfort and showiness to an exceptional level.

Suspensor: for ensured recreational pleasure

With all the brand new GLA Mercedesbenz is incorporating a fresh member to the effective SUV family. This compact version reinterprets the SUV theory in a brand new, modern manner, since the GLA is not as long legged and demanding than preceding SUVs, and thus fits perfectly to the day to day urban life-style. At once the discretionary 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, the strong body structure along with the varying interior theory guarantee lots of recreational pleasure. Slogan: away from your day-to-day routine. Rough terrain - the shore, loose soil, unsurfaced gradients - all of those are no trouble for the GLA.

The chassis of the Mercedes Benz GLA functions a McPherson front-axle and a separate multilink rear suspension. What this means is that lateral and longitudinal dynamics are independent of each other. Spring handle arms and the wheel racks are of aluminum to minimize the unsprung masses.

When Compared With traditional systems, as the servo support simply needs electricity when the car is really directed, the electro mechanical power steering supplies better responses to the motorist and makes an essential contribution to the carall-around efficacy. Additionally, it permits various steering support functions which might be started by the ESP(registered company) handle unit. Included in these are countersteering when the car direct, steering corrections when braking on surfaces with various levels of traction, reducing the consequences of fwd to the steering and settlement of cross winds and street camber.

The GLA has an immensely stiff body, and thus the basis for safe and secure handling features both on and off the street, and also a higher level of NVH comfort. There are added supports e.g. to the b pillars, front damper domes, aspect members and under body.

High grip reservations: 4MATIC all-wheel drive

The GLA from Mercedes Benz is recommended using a fresh generation of the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system featuring totally varying torque distribution. This all-wheel-drive system shines with high grip reservations and superb agility together with superlative driving security and power efficiency.

The elements of the 4MATIC program are the energy take-off to a corner axle that's incorporated to the 7G DCT automated dual clutch transmission, along with the back-axle equipment with incorporated, electrohydraulically managed multi-disk clutch. Added advantages of the layout are high-efficiency, and a lower program weight than is accessible in the rivalry.

Assured on mild terrain: off road functions

Versions with 4MATIC are outfitted with Dynamic Source Routing (Downhill Speed Regulation) and an off road transmission mode as regular. Dynamic Source Routing is activated with a handle button in the middle console, and helps the motorist by keeping up a gradual, by hand picked vehicle speed inside the bodily limits when negociate downhill gradients on requiring downhill reaches. That Is finished with assistance from the motor and transmission manage systems, and by unique braking intervention.

When the off road transmission mode is chosen utilizing the transmission mode change, the gear shift points and accelerator features are changed so the prerequisites for driving on mild offroad terrain and especially loose surfaces might be satisfied. In conjunction with Audio 20-CD (typical) and COMAND On The Web (optional added), the head-unit can be changed to an off road screen. The directing angle, the picked off-highway transmission mode as well as a compass are shown there.

Smart security: innovative support systems

Numerous driving assist systems provide support in the GLA and trim the motorist's workload. Regular-appropriate characteristics for the Sport Utility contain FOCUS SUPPORT drowsiness discovery and radiolocation-established CRASH PREVENTION SUPPORT with adaptive Brake Assistance, which now really helps to shield against crashes from a rate of just 7 km/h.

This characteristic unites with DISTRONIC PLUS (optional additional) to become CRASH PREVENTION AID PLUS. Yet another function is incorporated by this: When a risk of crash remains and also the motorist doesn't react, the system has the capability to perform sovereign braking at rates as high as 200 km/h, thus cutting down the seriousness of crashes with slower or halting vehicles. The device additionally brakes in reaction to standing vehicles in a rate as high as 30 km/h, and has the ability to avoid rear-end collisions at rates of up to 20 km/h.

Recognized support apparatus, including the elective Lane Tracking bundle with Blind-Spot and Lane-Keeping Assistance or Adaptive Highbeam Support, are additionally readily available for the GLA. Active Parking Aid (elective) enables automatic parking in parallel and end on parking zones.

The highlights contain Siri voice-control and Glympse realtime place sharing. Glympse empowers the consumer to talk about their present place with chosen individuals. Added functions contain Fb(registered company), Twitter(registered company), internet-radio, AUPEO!(TMark) private radio and also the state-of-the-art navigation method from Garmin(registered company) with web-centered realtime traffic info, an on-line POI lookup function including Road View(TMark) and also a 3D map screen.

The COMAND On The Web multimedia program has additionally been widened. The newest generation provides improved, photorealistic map screen, another Bluetooth(registered company) account (to allow the net to be obtained via iPhone(registered company), for instance, the display of pictures also in bmp along with png formats and the real time transport of traffic information via STAY TRAFFIC.